Apple-blossom Weevil vs Sourgrass
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Digitaria insularis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Sourgrass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Digitaria |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Digitaria insularis |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernSourgrass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Sourgrass |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apple-blossom Weevil
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Sourgrass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Apple-blossom Weevil
The Apple-blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is a species in the genus Anthonomus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Sourgrass
No description available.
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